Progress stalls on city fireworks ordinance revision

Robert (Joe) Lies approached the New Rockford City Commission Monday about proposed changes to the fireworks ordinance, for which a first reading was on the agenda. As one of two fireworks retailers in New Rockford, he said he was “a little disappointed” by actions taken by the city commission, after he asked them to consider allowing fireworks sales at year end to celebrate the new year.

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